In an income statement carriage outwards of $5000 has been treated as carriage inwards. Carriage inwards of $3000 has been treated as carriage outwards. What are the effect(s) of these errors on the profit?
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is C: gross profit: understated by $2000, profit for the year: no effect
📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis
Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...
🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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